How do you pronounce "bushwhacked"?

In American English: /ˈbʊˌʃwækt/ (BUU-shwakt). In British English: /bˈʊʃwakt/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbʊˌʃwækt/ (BUU-shwakt). In Australian English: /bˈʊʃwakt/ (B).

Is "bushwhacked" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʊˌʃwækt/ (BUU-shwakt), while in British English it's /bˈʊʃwakt/ (B).

How to Pronounce "bushwhacked"

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bushwhacked

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/ˈbʊˌʃwækt/

BUU-shwakt

Syllable Breakdown

bʊbush·ʃwæktwhacked

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